A photograph by Virginia Clark of North Platte was named the best of the fall photography show at the North Platte Art and Gift Gallery.

Twenty-six entries were submitted by photographers from North Platte and nearby communities. Awards were given in four categories.

The Best of Show (and winner of the $40 cash award) is Clark's "Lunch time," pictured at right.

The other award winners:

Nature

1. - "Black Swallowtail Butterfly", Carolyn Weekly

2. - "Two Alike", Virginia Clark

3. - "Cody Park", Scott West

Honorable Mention - "Elk", Carolyn Weekly

People

1st - "Hands of the Maker", Kate Barr

2nd - "My Boys", Carolyn Weekly

3rd - "I Can Do It by Myself", Jill Stevenson

Honorable Mention - "School Girl - Tanzania, Africa", Jill Stevenson

Landscape

1st - "Yosemite", Carolyn Weekly

2nd - "Spires", Carolyn Weekly

3rd - "Across the Loup", Betty Carlson

Honorable Mention: "Autumn's Awakening", Laura McWha

Open

1st - "Rusted and Busted", Kate Barr

2nd - "Corner", Sue Heffner

3rd - "Far Out Sunrise", Betty Carlson

Honorable Mention: "Fence Post", Sue Heffner

The show is currently hanging in Gallery II where it will remain on display through Wednesday, Oct. 31.

Next: Youth show

Area youth of eighth grade or younger are reminded that the Gallery’s annual Youth Show will be held next month. Interested students should have their parents or teachers contact the Gallery at 534-1946, or see the website at npartandgiftgallery.com, for more details.

The Art and Gift Gallery, a cooperative of North Platte area artists, is located downtown at 516 N. Dewey. Visitor hours are 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday.